(NEWS5CLEVELAND) — A pregnant woman was shot and killed by a 2-year-old at a home in Norwalk Friday, according to an investigation report provided by Norwalk Police. Norwalk Police Chief David Smith said it was a total and complete accident. The gun was left unlocked and loaded on a nearby nightstand.
Laura Ilg, 31, and her husband Alek Ilg announced their latest pregnancy in March. They were expecting a baby boy. News 5 spoke to family members Tuesday, who didn’t want to get on camera, but they tell us they’re absolutely devastated about their recent losses.
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Off Woodlawn Ave in Norfolk is a family-friendly neighborhood. But since Friday afternoon, neighbors like Josh McNutt have felt uneasy.
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